Description
This Deviled Egg Pasta Salad combines tender pasta with classic deviled egg flavors for a creamy, tangy, and satisfying side dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing summer meal, it features a flavorful mix of mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, hard-boiled eggs, and crunchy pickles.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces small pasta, like elbows or ditalini
Dressing and Mix-ins
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pickles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus more for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Green onions, sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, pickle juice, Dijon mustard, diced hard-boiled eggs, red onion, chopped pickles, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the pasta. Toss everything together thoroughly to combine and evenly coat the pasta with the dressing and flavors.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad until you’re ready to serve. This chilling allows the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle additional paprika over the salad and garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Use small pasta shapes like elbows or ditalini to ensure every bite gets coated and mixed with the creamy dressing and chopped eggs.
- Make sure to cool the pasta completely before mixing; warm pasta can cause the mayo-based dressing to become runny.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at the end, as pickles and pickle juice add saltiness.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; stir gently before serving.
- Optional: add crispy bacon or celery for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
